wrong way
Example Sentences
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It’s capable but doesn’t speak for the boss—who himself has no legislative experience and has of late rubbed lawmakers the wrong way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
But the plans have rubbed some the wrong way.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
When Baker's first wicket-taking over was complete, perhaps with the emotion bubbling, he initially headed the wrong way, turning for deep third rather than his fielding position of long leg.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Deep inside a strong jobs report for May, there was a set of numbers moving the wrong way: It’s taking out-of-work job seekers longer to find work — in some cases, much longer.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
He was so impressed that he very nearly told Mr. Croker about the wooden acorn that unscrewed the wrong way too.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
